People, Projects, and Organizations
September 28, 2015
What does it do and how does it work? These two questions should be top of mind for every business analyst embarking on a new project. […]
August 11, 2015
It’s one of the most common management gripes: Our employees aren’t accountable. They’re not meeting deadlines. The quality isn’t there. They’re not completing the amount of […]
July 2, 2015
The work breakdown structure is one of the most important project management tools you have as a project manager. It’s the foundation for estimating, budgeting, sequencing […]
June 19, 2015
While many business projects are IT-related, more and more are being initiated and funded by lines of business, from marketing to finance and beyond. If you’ve […]
May 18, 2015
“The squeaky wheel gets the grease.” It’s a well-worn cliché, but that’s because it’s invariably true. Think about what happens in most organizations. Whatever’s making the […]
May 5, 2015
Here’s a riddle for you: If a project goes ahead without a project charter, does it really exist? Before you answer, I should tell you, it’s […]
April 27, 2015
Whether it’s a software project or a marketing project, all projects have something to deliver. And all projects have users—people who will interact with that end […]
March 24, 2015
When the subject of project scope comes up, many people immediately think of the features and functions of a product or service, and maybe the results […]
March 17, 2015
You see a problem. You have a solution. You can’t get management to listen. That is, until you mention the resources required, and then they’re listening—and […]
March 12, 2015
Effective communication is one of the most important components of project management. Project managers need to communicate regularly with stakeholders and the project team to ensure […]